used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
brought into existence
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
any strong feeling
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
divisible by two
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
Huzoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis only the potter's thumb, Huzoor.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
motherhoodnounUS /ˈmʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
and nothing more
From this reading 'Tis only the potter's thumb, Huzoor.'
parti-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading 'Tis only the potter's thumb, Huzoor.'
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
repulsionnoun
the force by which bodies repel one another
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Tis only the potter's thumb, Huzoor.'
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading 'Tis only the potter's thumb, Huzoor.'
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis only the potter's thumb, Huzoor.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As she raised the parti-coloured rag covering the child's body, the noonday sun streamed down upon a pitiful sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
which person or people
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In good sooth, not a pleasant sight for mankind, to whom sickness does not as a rule bring that quick interest born of a desire to aid which it does to most women.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet her eyes, despite the motherhood which lay in them, accepted it, as the sun did, calmly.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Emotion, such as it was, being reserved for the couple of Englishmen who stood by: and even there curiosity and repulsion froze the surface of pity, especially in the younger of the two faces.
